Tembo Steels Ltd is a basic/core steel manufacturing company that started its operations in Uganda in 2001 and has grown to be the most diversified and integrated steel plant in Africa, with 2 plants; Lugazi and Iganga. Tembo operates along all the 7-Phases of the value chain (Zero to Hundred percent) of iron and steel manufacturing. Tembo uses virgin Iron Ore from Kabale and coal (a reductant) to produce sponge iron, this indigenous raw material along with scrap is used to produce fully Finished Products for the East African Market. Tembo’s BUBU 100% value added products covers 70% of all commercial steel used globally, namely:

1. Hot rolled sheet for making Hollow Sections (Only facility in the EA region till date)
2. 5.5 mm wire rod; the Only facility in the EA region till date
3. TMT Bars (Equipped with Tungsten Carbide Rolling); the Only facility in the EA region
4. Sections (Structural Steel) – Unique facility in Africa compromising of 18 horizontal vertical continuous stands with fully automated process up to automatic cooling bed for producing light sections.

Tembo Steel is equipped with the largest capacity of crude steel/liquid steel and hot rolling in the East African (EA) region covering all four verticals of steel. It is among the top 5 taxpayer in the core sector industry from basic zero to hundred percent. This makes Tembo Steels (U) Ltd a truly BUBU Champion. Additionally, Tembo is also the number one power consumer of the country as of date. We adhere to the policy of zero distribution outlets for enhancing the indigenous trading/ marketing network of the country. We engage with over 1,000 raw material/consumable procurement vendors thus supporting the local ecosystem by procuring locally.

We contribute immensely in educating and providing technical skills to the local community. The total ecosystem of Tembo Steels is no less than 3,000 people associated directly and over 10,000 indirectly. We do heavy machinery manufacturing in house, hence training the people to educate heavy equipment manufacturing thus forming the base for industrial revolution.

We have also received 4 consecutive people choice awards for the best metallic product for delivering the right product at reasonable costs. As the saying goes, the people of Uganda Chose us and we choose their needs.

Our Philosophy is ZERO TO HUNDRED PERCENT Value added products made in Uganda, to make Uganda self-sufficient in steel. Our Mission is to Become the top Product, Technology and Service Provider in Steel, while our Vision is to Become the leader of Iron & Steel Technology. Lastly, Our Goals is to be the driver of Green, Ethical, Innovative Industries.

Tembo Steels Highlights:

Worldwide

1. First company in the world to produce low carbon steel from Cast Iron.
2. 1^ST Company in the world to produce .8mm hot rolled sheets from continuous mill.

Continental

1. First bullet caster in Africa 
2. Largest, diversified product portfolio in commercial steel covering up to 75% of steel produced globally through integrated process in Africa

Regional

1. A 300 TPD sponge iron plant
2. First & only operational 10 Stand Block Mill for producing 5mm wire rod.
3. First & only operational 18 stand Horizontal Vertical Section Mill through direct rolling

Country

1. First company to produce TMT in Uganda
2. First company to produce 6mm TMT through integrated process

Capacity Wise

1. Largest Capacity of Wire Rod in East Africa till date
2. Largest Production capacity of light and medium sections in East Africa
3. Highest Production of O2 & N2 Gases in East Africa.
4. Only company to have capacity of producing various grade of stainless steel.
5. Only company to have capacity of producing welding rod through integrated process.

The Products of TSUL that are BUBU 100% Made in Uganda are representing the largest product portfolio in Africa. This makes Tembo Steels the most diversified, integrated company in Africa covering Zero to Hundred Percent Value Addition from backward to forward integration. The products are:

1. Sponge Iron (DRI)
2. Hollow Sections 0.8, 1, 1.2, 1.5 & 2 mm (Round, Square, Rectangle, D Sections, Elliptical Sections and Pot Sections)
3. Angles from 20mm up to 65mm * thickness of 2mm, 3mm, 4mm, 6mm
4. Z Angles 20*3, 25*3
5. T Sections 20*3, 25*3
6. Flat Bars 20 up to 80 mm * thickness of 2mm, 3mm, 4mm, 6mm
7. C Channels
8. Open Profiles
9. TMT Rebars from 6mm to 40mm- Grade 500, 550 & 600 Super Ductile Material, Strongest grade available in the market.
10. Wire Rods 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 6.5 7, 7.5, 8, 10, 12mm
11. Wire Rod Products – Nails, BRC, Weld Mesh, Straight Wire, Annealed Wire, Cold Rib, Welding Rods
12. Square Bar- 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 20mm
13. Round Bars- 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 20, 25, 30mm
14. Hot Rolled Strips 0.7, 0.8, 0.9, 1, 1.2, 1.5, 2mm and onwards
15. Billets- 70*70, 80*80, 90*90, 100*100, 110*110, 110*90, 100*75, 100*65.
16. Oxygen Gas/Liquid Oxygen
17. Nitrogen Gas/ Liquid Nitrogen
18. Acetylene Gas
19. Louvers
20. Polished Nails
21. Half door frames
22. Bottle Sections

With the diversity of the products, Tembo Steels PROBABLY COULD have the MOST diversified product basket in the world.

Tembo Steel recognizes that a foundation built on integrity and service is the key to developing a strong and mutually beneficial relationships.

At Tembo Steels, we are dedicated to providing our customers the highest level of service at the most competitive pricing. Outstanding service, performance, trust and open communication, is our commitment to developing long term relationships in all facets of our business.

Powerful results start when we listen to our customers, leverage our collective strengths and deliver unparalleled value. Tembo Steels customers can count on us to deliver, every ton of the way.